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The NSA was actually concerned back in the time of the crypto-wars with improving American security. Nowadays, we see that their priority is weakening our security, just so they have a better chance of keeping an eye on us.

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Edward Snowden
Age: 41
Born: 1983
Born: June 21
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Elizabeth City
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Edward Joseph Snowden
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